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Rose State College 6420 SE 15th Street, Midwest City, OK 73110 Vol. XXXV Issue 9 Oct. 28, 2005

Campus begins new homecoming tradition

Clubs, organizations supply princesses, escorts for court selection
Bryan Trude
Photo by MORGAN HORNER

Sports Editor
A new tradition at RSC will be born at 6
p.m. Nov. 4, during the Lady Raiders basket-
ball game against Northern Enid.
At halftime, the first ever RSC homecom-
ing king and queen will be crowned.
“This allows for students who have taken
on extra responsibility to be recognized by
and represent their school,” Towry Barnard,
coordinator for Student Activities, said.
Homecoming royalty candidates are select-
ed from 12 pairs chosen by various campus
clubs and organizations. Each candidate has
at least a 2.5 GPA and is enrolled in at least
six credit hours.
“We want to keep trying to build up RSC
in its traditions,” Logan Reynolds, Student
Senate President, said. “It is mainly to in-
crease involvement.”
Students will vote on the candidates from
8 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 1 and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov.
2, at the Student Information desk in the
Student Center.
Students who vote will be eligible to re-
ceive a free ticket for prize drawings at the
basketball games Nov. 4, for prizes including
a big screen television.
RSC alumni have also been invited to the
festivities, with over 3,000 invites mailed.
“It would be a really great honor to be
the first RSC homecoming king and queen,”
Yancy Scott, marketing major and Student
Senate escort, said of himself and his princess
candidate, nursing major Kristen Combs.
Other candidates include criminal justice Scott and Combs represent the senate, and Harris and Craig Swindell represent the Mu- Womack. The Brother to Brother club is
majors Justin Babcock and Chandra Keaney animal biology major Curtis Woodson and sic Club. represented by computer engineering major
for Future Criminal Justice Professionals, pre-med major Shelia Azartash represent the “Winning does not matter to us, we just Solomon Bortey and pre-secondary educa-
business major Ryan Garner and biology ma- soccer club. want to represent our club and be involved in tion major Katie Bond. Thompson’s major
jor Katie Tyner for Baptist Collegiate Minis- “I want to be homecoming queen because I RSC and the community,” Gorgas said. was not declared.
tries and pre-pharmacy major Richard Weeks like to show that soccer has a place at RSC,” Business major and basketball team mem- All the candidates will be presented Nov.
and pre-education major Renee Weeks-the Azartash said. ber Marques Surrell represents the Black 4 at the fall Raider Rally. The rally will fea-
only married couple in the court-for Non- The Broadcast Club is represented by digi- Student Association with criminal justice ma- ture free soft drinks and hot dogs, as well as
Traditional Student Organization. tal graphics major Tyler Dunn and broadcast jor Angelique Permetter. RSC Basketball is car bashing and the live music of the band
The President’s Leadership Council is repre- television major Cassie Prince, while inter- represented by elementary education major Aranada.
sented by journalism major Logan Reynolds national relations major Aaron Anglin and Marissa Farris and Chris Thompson, while For more information, contact the Student
and dental hygiene major Kendra Hoskins. elementary education major Patricia Gorgas the RSC Ambassadors are represented by lib- Activities desk at 733-7376.
represent TEACH. Music majors Danielle eral studies majors Kylee Wingo and Chance btrude@rose.edu

Oklahoma Red Cross UCO invites students to Broncho tailgate party, football game
Photo by MORGAN HORNER

event must RSVP before

collects hurricane relief Tuesday, Nov. 1, by 5 p.m.
This will ensure that enough

money through song food and tickets are avail-

Johnna Ray
News Editor
Audience members do-
nated more than $3,000 to
the American Red Cross of
Central Oklahoma hurricane
relief fund at Hurricane Har-
mony, a benefit concert held
Oct. 18 in the performing
arts theatre.
The American Red Cross
of Central Oklahoma de-
ployed 14 volunteers to the
area affected by Hurricane
Katrina and has answered
many calls from those in
the Central Oklahoma area
trying to locate family mem-
bers.
Weekday morning ra-
dio personality Kent Jones,
KOMA, was the emcee for
the event sponsored by RSC,
the O.K. City Chorus and
KOMA.
The entertainment was
composed of “200 barber-
shoppers.”
The women of the O.K.
City Chorus, who have re-
ceived 18 five-state regional
championships, kicked off
the concert with an enthu-
siastic, choreographed per-
formance.
The quartet, Matching
Socks, evoked laughter
from the audience by sing-
ing about occupations while
wearing comical hats. Be-
fore exiting the stage, each
lifted the legs of their pants,
able for those who wish to
revealing brightly colored, participate.
mix-matched, striped socks. After the meal, all visitors
The men of OK Cho- meeting at the game-day tent
rale took the stage next with will walk to the football sta-
songs such as “Ghost Rid- dium together.
ers in the Sky.” They were Kick-off against North-
followed by performances eastern State University will
from the all-woman quartet take place at 6 p.m.
Side By Side, the BJs, Spirit Those riding the bus will
of Oklahoma, Daybreak and meet back at the game-day
Glorybound.
tent by 9 p.m. and will arrive
Volunteers passed dona-
at RSC by 9:45 p.m.
tion buckets through the
Undecided major Syante
rows of audience members
Walker – who plans to trans-
before Music Central entered
the stage, allowing them to fer to UCO in the future
donate to the relief efforts, – said, “I like the idea for
while attending the free con- people who want to transfer
cert. there to get to know UCO
A piece about New Orleans students.”
was presented by Counter- Those who have not yet de-
point, who were followed by cided on a four-year institu-
the Dynamo Dukes. Johnna Ray vehicles to the game-day fes- while supporting the Bron- tion may use the opportunity
The O.K. City Chorus re- News Editor tivities and back home. chos during a Spirit Walk to to familiarize themselves
turned to the stage and were The University of Central Those opting to ride the bus the gym, where a rally will be with the UCO campus and
joined by all of the perform- Oklahoma President Dr. W. will meet at RSC by 2:45 p.m. held prior to kick-off. school spirit to see if it might
ers who donated their time Roger Webb has invited all Buses will leave for Edmond Arrival at the tailgate party be the right choice for them.
and talents for the night’s RSC students, employees and at 3:00 p.m. Raiders will be should begin at 4:15 p.m. in Regardless of where a
event. A large American flag their families to attend the dropped off at the Nigh Uni- the game-day tent. This will student plans to transfer, the
was lowered onto the stage as UCO Bronchos tailgate party versity Center Circle Drive allow time for RSC students event provides an opportu-
audience members joined the and football game on Nov. 5, and meet with the UCO foot- to meet with UCO students. nity to enjoy a free dinner
chorus in singing “America for free. ball team, band, cheerlead- At 4:30, faculty and staff and game while mingling
the Beautiful.” “This is a wonderful op- ers and club members in the members are encouraged to with fellow RSC students
Jones concluded the eve- portunity for our students and game-day tent. meet at the tent. and staff.
ning by encouraging those staff to support our new part- The tent is located on UCO will provide food and For more information about
in attendance to “Harmonize nership with UCO,” Towry the right side of the football drinks for those in attendance the game-day events, the lo-
the world and keep it sing- Barnard, coordinator of stu- stadium, near the front gate beginning at 4:45 p.m. cation or to RSVP, contact
ing.”
dent activities, said. entrance. Tickets may be picked up at the RSC Student Activities
The O.K. City Chorus may
Two RSC buses will be Raiders are encouraged to the game-day tent from 4:15- office before Nov. 1 by call-
be reached by calling 720-
used to transport those who wear RSC shirts, or campus 6:30 p.m. ing 733-7376.
SING.
do not wish to drive their own colors to show school spirit Those interested in this jray@rose.edu
jray@rose.edu
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Briefly
Speaking
Del City Library Events
Turkey Time
The Evening Story Time for
November is “Turkey Time.”
Children ages 4 to 8 are invited
for stories and activities from
6:30-7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Morning Story Times
Del City Library is having morn-
ing Story Times 10-10:30 a.m. on
Wednesdays in November. The
first is “Zoo Animals” on Nov. 2,
with “Pets” on Nov. 9 and “Farm
Animals” on Nov. 16. These
programs are for children ages
1 to 4.
PreSchool Aerobics
Children ages 1 to 4 are invited
to Del City Library for PreSchool
Aerobics 6:30 p.m. Thursday,
Nov. 3. Besides lots of move-
ment, there will also be a few
stories.
Magic Time
Magic Time features magi-
cian Steve Crawford at Del City
Library 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5.
Children ages 5 to 12 will have
fun.
PlayTime
Shari Clifton, head of Refer-
ence and Instructional Services
at OU’s Robert M. Bird Health
Sciences Library, will share
information about OUHSC’s
Reach Out and Read program at
Del City Library’s next PlayTime.
This program will be for children
ages 6 months through 3 years.
PlayTime is set from 10-11 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 17. Toys for Play-
Time are provided by the library.
The Del City Library is located in
the Del City Community Cen-
ter at 4509 SE 15th St. For more
information on any of the pro-
grams, call 672-1377.
TEACH Club Guest Speaker
If any future teachers have ques-
tions about teaching, Student
Oklahoma Education Association
organizer Floyd Cox will be in
the Student Center, Room 123,
at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2.
For more information, e-mail
patch24@hotmail.com.
Riverside Dancers
The Office of Intercultural Com-
munications and Education
presents the Riverside Dancers
of the Riverside Indian School in
Anadarko, Okla. They will per-
form from 12-1:30 p.m. Tuesday,
Nov. 8 in the Student Center’s
Main Dining Room.
Flu Shots
The RSC Wellness Office is
hosting a flu shot clinic from 10
a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9.
The clinic will take place in the
Student Center’s Tinker Terrace
Room. Flu shots will cost $25
and pneumonia shots will cost
$35. Cash, check and Medicare
B cards are accepted. For more
information, call 733-7525.
UCO Hosts Service-Learning
Workshop
Oklahoma Campus Compact and
UCO Oklahoma Division of Stu-
dent Affairs are hosting a one-
day workshop for students titled
Seize Life: Student Leadership in
Service-Learning from 10 a.m.-4
p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30 on the
UCO campus. This workshop will
provide a history and context of
the civic purpose of higher edu-
cation, cover the basic elements
of Service-Learning and teach
students how they can be lead-
ers in Service-Learning on their
campus. The registration fee is
$15 and the deadline for registra-
tion is Friday, Nov. 18. For more
information, contact Jennifer
Geren at 225-9128 or e-mail
jgeren@osrhe.edu.
News/Features
15th Street News
Student recounts personal aftermath of Katrina
Melissa Lange received help from students, campus for family
Shannon Hoverson
Assignment Editor
Hurricane Katrina affected thou-
sands of people; for one RSC stu-
dent, it was very personal.
Melissa Lange, business manage-
ment major, was in Oklahoma when
the hurricane hit but her family was
still in New Orleans. She would
routinely drive between Oklahoma
and Louisiana to take care of her
two houses. In the aftermath of
the storm fifteen members of her
family evacuated to her house in
Oklahoma.
“I had tents set up in the front
lawn,” Lange said.
Because of this added commo-
tion, Lange was distracted from her
studies at RSC. Business professor
Ed Wolf noticed this and asked her
what was happening. When Lange
told her story to the professor, he
had her make an announcement
after class.
The students in her class started
giving her donations of food, cloth-
ing, blankets and money. Lange was
amazed at the gifts pouring in and
said they were very much appreci-
ated by herself and her family.
She was especially grateful to
Professor Wolf because he took the
time to listen and find out what was
going on. Lange said this is one
of the main things she loves about
RSC, that the classes are smaller
and the professors take time to get
to know their students.
“He cared, he didn’t have to
care,” Lange said. “He took the
time to make a difference.”
The biggest difference between
Oklahoma and New Orleans, Lange
said, was that she felt it was safer.
Her daughter could go out and play
and the neighbors would look out
Redevelopment project welcomed by 29th Street
Bryan Trude
Sports Editor
To the immediate southeast of RSC,
there is a buzz of activity as MWC
brings its biggest project to life.
Accordding to Billy Harris, MWC
Director of Community Development,
the 29th Street Redevelopment project,
started in 2000, was officially “born”
in 1970, when the city council first
began considering plans to renew and
redevelop the Downtown Shopping
Center, which was built in the 1950s.
“The center was a primary shopping
destination for people living in MWC,
as well as employees and military
serving at Tinker Air Force Base,”
Harlis, said. “Over the past several
decades, the area has had difficulty
drawing national retailers and compet-
ing with other shopping centers, due in
part to the functional obsolescence of
the buildings, parking layouts, access
and lack of private investment in the
area.”
In 2000, the city began to create
and refine the conceptual design for
the new Town Center Plaza, labeled
the “Downtown Redevelopment Plan.”
With input from the citizens of the
city and recommendations from OKC
architecture and planning firm Frank-
furt, Short and Bruza, the city began
purchasing land to enlarge the area.
Construction finally began in 2003.
“May 3 really drew us away from the
downtown area,” Harlis said. “When
the Reed Conference Center was com-
Metropolitan Library System reviews ‘controversial’ children’s books
Shannon Hoverson
Assignment Editor
The Metropolitan Library System
voted in August at their monthly
board meeting. They set up a com-
mittee that would review controver-
sial children’s books to be placed in
a restricted area.
At the September meeting, this was
amended to being called the “parent-
ing collection” and would only apply
to easy readers, readers and tweens.
This proposal would create a
special section within all Metro-
Below is a list of possible books that the Metropolitan Library System may deem ‘controversial’ and place in the special parenting section of Metro Libraries:
* Information taken from the Metropolitan Library Committee minutes based off an assessment exercise given to the committee. The titles and subject they reflect were selected on the
basis of requests made by parents and on specific comments or concerns raised by adults about the availability of a title or subject to children.
Oct. 28, 2005
Photo by MORGAN HORNER
for her, in New Orleans Lange was New Orleans there is an abundance ‘Why you talk so fast’ they ask
afraid to let her daughter go outside of seafood – from blue crab to me,” Lange said.
because it was not safe. oysters – but here it is “beef, beef, Lange said that she is here to
“I love the place, love the atmo- beef.” stay and has no plans of returning
sphere and openness and I love the Lange has a culinary degree and to New Orleans. She said that her
versatile people,” Lange said. sees that the way she cooks food is 19-year-old daughter went back,
She added that the people here very different from what people in and found that although the house
Oklahoma are used to. was still standing, everything in-
are very friendly and open and that
there was a diversity of culture There are different smells here, side was ruined.
here that was not present in New too. She also has had some prob- “I have been blessed here,”
Orleans. lem with the differences in speech. Lange said.
Another difference is the food. In “People mock the way I speak. SH0251835@rose.edu
pleted, we were able to put our focus
back on 29th street.”
With a Target, Kohl’s, Chili’s and
Lowe’s already open, additional res-
taurant chains and retailers are in ne-
gotiations with Sooner Investment on
behalf of the city. Although Harlis de-
clined to name any retailers still in ma-
jor negotiations, he did assure that they
were “all quality national tenants.”
Already slated to open is Steak and
Shake, PetsMart and Marshall’s.
“I think it is really good for MWC,”
Zachary Bridges, psychology major,
said. “MWC is starting to grow and get
a lot of new businesses in, creating a
lot of new jobs for college students.”
The city plans for the Town Square
Plaza do not only include retail outlets.
In the center along Mid-America Bou-
levard a large park is currently under
construction. Flanked by smaller mini-
mall retail spaces, the park is meant to
serve as a focal point and community
gathering place. corner of Target. of the MCHS water tower, which lies
Spreading out from the park will Also currently open in the area is north of the district.
be a network of walkways, extending Firestone Tire, or as Harlis refers to it, “The response from the public we
throughout the district, allowing for “the Alamo.” A holdover from the old have received so far has been excited
ease of use for pedestrians between the shopping center, Firestone’s lease with and positive,” Harlis said. “I think
stores, restaurants, as well as Bicenten- the city does not expire until a year and we underestimate how many shoppers
nial Park and the Visitor’s Center on a half from now. there really are in eastern Oklahoma
the south side of 29th street. To help accommodate the ecological County. There is no major shopping
The brick walkways will be dotted impact of the district, the city has con- center for eastern Oklahoma County,
with several “pocket parks,” which structed an artistic storm water deten- and many people were leaving MWC
are small areas of special design that tion pond on the west side of Bicenten- to go shopping in other places. This
provide pedestrians a shaded place to nial Park. Other light improvements to project will fill a big hole in the mar-
sit and rest. One of these pocket parks coincide with the development project ket.”
has been completed at the southeast include the repainting and refurbishing btrude@rose.edu
politan Libraries. This section would for looking at what their children are munity and there are controls al-
contain books that provide a re- viewing,” Melissa Huffman, RSC ready in place at the Metro Librar-
source for families in teaching their library instructional services coordi- ies,” Huffman said.
children about controversial topics nator, said. The MLS has not set the guidelines
based on guidelines established by Huffman added that having books as to what books are to be consid-
the administration and staff in con- about controversial subjects in a dif- ered ‘controversial’ and what ones
junction with an ad hoc committee. ferent section restricts a shy child are to be considered ‘safe,’ but the
The selection staff would make the from getting the information that decision will be made in the near
decision as to which books would be may help them. future.
placed in this category. Some of the “We believe in freedom of infor- Until the decision is made, the
topics under review include same mation. It is a basic value of our controversial children’s books will
sex parents, divorce, homosexuality, democracy,” Mary Kirk, coordinator remain available for anyone who
death, abuse and bullying. of library access services, said. wishes to view them.
“Parents are the ones responsible “The library belongs to the com- SH0251835@rose.edu
Possible Controversial Titles
• “King & King” by Linda de Haan
• “Daddy’s Roommate” by Michael Wilhoite
• “Let’s Talk About Foster Homes” by Elizabeth Wertzman
• “Bully Trouble” by Joanna Cole
• “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain
• “Tomboy Trouble” by Sharon Dennis Wyeth
• “The Days of Summer” by Eve Bunting
• “Upside-down Cake” by Carol Carrick
• “Me and Nessie” by Eloise Greenfield
• “When Mommy Was Mad” by Lynne Jonell
 Novem ber 2005
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
• Langston University recruitment booth at 10 a.m. (SC Lobby) • Executive student senate luncheon at 11:30 a.m. (FdR) • Blood drive at 8 a.m. (TTR) • Drama Club meeting at 12:15 p.m. (HBAT) • RPR court reporting testing at 7 a.m. (MDR, TTR, FR, RR)
• Student senate meeting at 2 p.m. (SC123) • Baptist Collegiate Ministry meeting at 12 p.m. (SC123) • UCO recruiting booth at 8:30 a.m. (SC Lobby) • NTSO meeting at 12:30 p.m. (SS137)
Abbreviation Guide • Friends of the RSC Library Club meeting at 3:30 p.m. (LRC110) • TEACH Club meeting at 1:30 p.m. (SC123) • Student Nurse Assoc. meeting at 8:30 a.m. (HE200) • Homecoming Raider Rally at 4 p.m. (Campus Mall, north of HPER)
BS - Business building HSA - Health Sciences Annex • Paralegal Club meeting at 5 p.m. (BS101) • Mu Rho Alpha Club meeting at 11:10 a.m. (HSA138) • RSC Women’s Basketball vs. Northern Enid at 6 p.m. (HPER100)
CC-PAT - Communications Center-Performing Arts LRC - Learning Resources Center • Phi Theta Kappa pop culture seminar at 6 p.m. (RR) • Brother to Brother Club meeting at 2 p.m. (SSB100V) • RSC Men’s Basketball vs. Oklahoma Christian at 8 p.m.
Theatre MDR - Main Dining Room • RSC Women’s Basketball vs. SNU JV at 6 p.m. (HPER100) (HPER100)
FdR - Founders Room RR - Raider Room • RSC Men’s Basketball vs. Eastern at 8 p.m. (away @ Wilburton, Okla.)
FL - Faculty Lounge SC - Student Center
FR - Fountain Room SM - Science and Math building
HBAT - H.B. Atkinson Theatre SSB - Student Services Building
HE - Health and Environmental Sciences building TSC - Tom Steed Center
HPER - Health, Physical Education and Recreation TTR - Tinker Terrace Room
building MOON PHASE: NEW MOON CLICHÉ DAY WILL ROGERS DAY
• Study Abroad Club meeting at 1 p.m. (SSB100Q)
1
• Langston University recruitment booth at 10 a.m. (SC Lobby)
2
• Flu shots from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (TTR)
3
• UCO recruiting booth at 8:30 a.m. (SC Lobby)
4 5
• Six Thinking Hats workshop at 8 a.m. (RR) • RSC Women’s Basketball vs. Haskell Univ. at 2 p.m. (away @
• Toastmasters International Club meeting at 6 p.m. (SC123) • Student senate meeting at 2 p.m. (SC123) • Baptist Collegiate Ministry meeting at 1 p.m. (SC123) • Brother to Brother Club meeting at 2 p.m. (SSB100V) • RSC Women’s Basketball vs. William Woods Univ. at 2 p.m. (away Tulsa, Okla.)
• RSC Women’s Basketball vs. Seminole ay 6 p.m. (away @ Seminole, • Phi Theta Kappa pop culture seminar at 6 p.m. (RR) • International Students Assoc. meeting at 1:30 p.m. (SC123) • RSC Women’s Basketball vs. OBU JV at 6 p.m. (away @ Shawnee, Okla.) @ Tulsa, Okla.)
Okla.) • RSC Men’s Basketball vs. Rhema Bible College at 6 p.m. (away @ Tulsa, Okla.) • Phi Theta Kappa virtual meeting at 9 p.m. (PTK Web site) • Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble performance at 7 p.m. (CC-PAT) • Phi Theta Kappa meeting at 4 p.m. (LRC202 – Fireplace Room)
• RSC Men’s Basketball vs. OCU JV at 7 p.m. (HPER100)

COOK SOMETHING BOLD AND PUNGENT DAY

6 7
• Intercultural Month book discussion at 11:20 a.m. (TTR)
• BSA meeting at 12 p.m. (SS137)
• Study Abroad Club meeting at 1 p.m. (SSB100Q)
• RSC Women’s Basketball vs. SNU JV at 6 p.m. (away @ Bethany, Okla.)
8
MOON PHASE: FIRST QUARTER
• Langston University recruitment booth at 10 a.m. (SC Lobby)
• Student senate meeting at 2 p.m. (SC123)
• Friends of the RSC Library Club meeting at 3:30 p.m. (LRC110)
• RSC Men’s Basketball vs. Western at 7 p.m. (HPER100)
9 10 11 12 VETERANS DAY
• Diamond Leadership breakfast at 9 a.m. (West end of MDR) • UCO recruiting booth at 8:30 a.m. (SC Lobby) • Drama Club meeting at 12:15 p.m. (HBAT) • RSC Women’s Basketball vs. Seward County at 6 p.m. (away
• Diamond Leadership workshop at 11 a.m. (HBAT) • Life’s Insights workshop at 12:30 p.m. (FR) • NTSO meeting at 12:30 p.m. (SS137) @ Liberal, Kan.)
• Baptist Collegiate Ministry meeting at 12 p.m. (RR) • Brother to Brother Club meeting at 2 p.m. (SSB100V) • RSC Women’s Basketball vs. Garden City at 2 p.m. (away @ Lib-
• TEACH Club at 1:30 p.m. (SC123) • RSC Men’s Basketball vs. SNU JV at 8 p.m. (HPER100) eral, Kan.)
• Phi Theta Kappa pop culture seminar at 6 p.m. (RR) • RSC Men’s Basketball vs. Western at 7 p.m. (away @ Altus, Okla.)

AMERICA RECYCLES DAY GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT

13 WORLD KINDNESS DAY
14 15
MOON PHASE: FULL MOON
16 17HOMEMADE BREAD DAY
18 19
• Study Abroad Club meeting at 1 p.m. (SSB100Q) • Langston University recruitment booth at 10 a.m. (SC Lobby) • Thanksgiving Holiday (campus closed) • Thanksgiving Holiday (campus closed) • Thanksgiving Holiday (campus closed) • RSC Women’s Basketball vs. Cloud County at 8 p.m. (away @
• Toastmasters International Club meeting at 6 p.m. (SC123) • Student senate meeting at 2 p.m. (SC123) Concordia, Kan.)
• RSC Men’s Basketball vs. Northern Enid at 7 p.m. (HPER100)

PUMPKIN PIE DAY BLACK FRIDAY

20 NAME YOUR PC DAY
21 WORLD HELLO DAY
22 23
MOON PHASE: LAST QUARTER
24 THANKSGIVING DAY
25 26 BUY NOTHING DAY INTERNATIONAL AURA AWARENESS DAY
• RSC Women’s Basketball vs. Butler County at 1 p.m. (away @ • BSA meeting at 12 p.m. (SS137) • Langston University recruitment booth at 10 a.m. (SC Lobby) • Baptist Collegiate Ministry at 12 p.m. (RR)
Concordia, Kan.) • Study Abroad Club meeting at 1 p.m. (SSB100Q) • Student senate meeting at 2 p.m. (SC123) • TEACH Club at 1:30 p.m. (SC123)
• RSC Women’s Basketball vs. Okla. Christian JV at 6 p.m. (HPER100) • Holiday Lighting Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. (Campus Mall and MDR) • Phi Theta Kappa pop culture seminar at 1:30 p.m. (RR)
• RSC Men’s Basketball vs. Frank Phillips College at 7 p.m. (away @ Borger, Tex.) • RSC Women’s Basketball vs. Okla. Baptist JV at 6 p.m. (HPER100)
AMERICAN DIABETES MONTH NATIONAL HOSPICE MONTH
EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH NATIONAL LIFEWRITING MONTH
FAMILY STORIES MONTH NATIONAL MARROW AWARENESS MONTH
I AM SO THANKFUL MONTH PEANUT BUTTER LOVERS’ MONTH
LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH VEGAN MONTH
NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH
NATIONAL AIDS AWARENESS MONTH
27 28 29
ELECTRONIC GREETINGS DAY
30
STAY HOME BECAUSE YOU’RE WELL DAY
Page 4 News/Health
Respiratory Therapist students celebrate “Lung Health for Life”
Simple tips given to campus for developing, maintaining healthy lifestyle
Heath Sitton to celebrate “Lung Health for Life.” options. It is recommended to talk to
Assistant Editor Many people are unaware of simple a doctor and choose the best smoking-
The RSC Respiratory Therapist things they can do to improve their cessation program.
Program is celebrating Respiratory respiratory health. “I have been smoking for about 4
Care Week during the last week of An obvious solution to developing years,” liberal studies major Whitney
October. lung health is to not smoke. Smok- Johnson said. “I know I should prob-
The students gathered in the foyer ing kills, and it starts by killing the ably quit, but I find it very relaxing.”
of the Student Center from 11 a.m.-1 lungs. By eating fruits, vegetables and
p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 to promote If an individual does smoke, quit- drinking water, an individual can also
their future professions. ting is an option in developing better aid in their respiratory care. Fruits
Services such as simple lung func- health. While quitting cold turkey and vegetables are high in antioxi-
tion tests and oxygen saturation were may work for some, the majority of dants like Vitamins A, C and E.
Staying away from processed foods
provided to students, faculty and staff individuals may need to pursue other
Knowledge, appreciation Continuing Education program explained
Heath Sitton
encouraged during Allied Assistant Editor
For 35 years, RSC has held a phi-
Health Professions Week losophy of integrating the college
with the community. The Continu-
ing Education and Community Ser-
Heath Sitton vices division serves the surround-
Assistant Editor ing community by providing educa-
The nationally celebrated Allied Health Professions Week will take place Nov. tional opportunities and options for
6-12. every individual wishing to learn.
The celebration is committed to honor health care providers working in the The Continuing Education program
more than 200 allied health professions. has been around since 1973.
Constituting approximately 60 percent of all healthcare providers, allied health The list of short-term, non-credit
practitioners greatly influence healthcare delivery by supporting, facilitating and community service courses, semi-
complementing the roles of physicians and other healthcare specialists. nars and other educational experi-
This collaboration, which emphasizes the strengths of all health professions, is ences offered through the Division
enhancing the quality of care in this country and abroad. of Community Learning Services
“There is a shortage in all of the allied healthcare professions,” Dan Points continues to grow.
Health Sciences Division Dean, said. “The jobs are there.” “The Continuing Education pro-
Filling the communities needs for health practitioners has been a staple to the gram offers non-credit personal
success of RSC. enrichment to youth, adults and
The college is one of two accredited programs in Oklahoma offering dental hy- senior citizens,” Continuing Educa-
giene training as well as one of three accredited programs in the fields of clinical tion Specialist Jennifer Skoch said.
laboratory and respiratory therapy. “The program has 1,700 people
RSC contributes approximately 200 allied healthcare practitioners per year to enrolled: 1,027 senior adults, 635
the surrounding communities, but the room for growth is still there. adults and 38 youths.”
The week congratulates the nursing, allied health and allied dental professors The Continuing Education and
and students at RSC, who are instrumental in maintaining high standards of Community Services Division is
healthcare and responding to health needs. currently taking enrollments for
Today’s healthcare environment finds allied health professionals employed in second eight-week classes begin-
public and private sectors. ning Oct. 24 and running through
Allied health personnel can be found not only in hospitals but also in clinics, the second week of December.
laboratories, nursing homes, mental health facilities, private medical practices, The evening programs offered
research institutions, public health services and pharmaceutical companies. consist of introductory computer
Allied health personnel are also employed in industry, where they administer classes, country and western dance,
basic health care and emergency first aid to workers, inspect equipment and as- ballroom/Latin dance, west coast
sure that safe work practices are followed. swing dance, jitterbug swing dance,
These professionals may act as technical advisors and representatives in the beginning and intermediate sign
manufacturing and marketing of medical equipment and supplies. language, sun catchers stained glass
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to take the opportunity during the and A.C.T. Prep.
week of Nov. 6-12 to congratulate all allied health professionals on campus and An A.C.T. workshop will be held
in the surrounding community who are maintaining the highest standards of Dec. 5-8. The four night course will
health care and to take a minute during the week to learn more about allied health conclude two days prior to the na-
professions in the area. tional A.C.T. test dates.
jhsitton@cox.net The course will be held in the
Tom Steed Center from 6-8:45 p.m.
(LEAVING ROOM FOR QUOTE HEATH IS The cost for the workshop is $30.
Subject specific workshops will be
GETTING WEDNESDAY) held Saturday, Dec. 3. Science, vo-
ACROSS
1 Marsh bird 43 Really angry reptile? 1 Philbin co-host
5 Semiconductor 47 Supervisor
10 Woeful cry 48 Round dance
14 Not working 49 Stay away from
15 Karenina and Chris 52 Shoulder of the road 5 Vietnam port
tie 53 Director Lee
16 Latvian port 56 Really expensive dog? 7 Individuals
17 Really lazy bird? 60 Nobelist Wiesel
20 Group of docs 61 Lessen
21 Thailand neighbor 62 Weighty book
22 Push in the right 63 Bears’ lairs
direction 64 Mythological king of Crete
23 Pre-Easter season 65 Skiing surface
24 Palm fruit
26 Really fast rodent?
32 Bruce Dern’s
daughter
33 Take apart
34 Precious stone
36 “Lonely Boy” sing
er
37 Semblance
39 Big name in little
blocks
40 Graphic lead-in?
41 Work for
42 Like a twangy
voice
Oct. 28, 2005
15th Street News
in general is good for the lungs and
overall health. Water is also good for The Harmful Effects
lung health.
The lung tissue is moist and when
of Smoking
one exhales, they lose moisture that
1. Nose and throat irritation
can be replenished by drinking water.
As hard as it may be, breathing
the cleanest air available is pertinent. 2. Nose and throat inflammation
Smoggy and polluted air is not good
for anyone, but those with compro- 3. Chronic bronchitis
mised lung function particularly need
to avoid alert-worthy conditions and 4. Respiratory infections
high allergy days by opting for good
indoor air. 5. Emphysema
It is also a good idea to avoid
breathing second hand smoke. Second 6. Lung cancer
hand smoke can also cause those who
do not have lung disease to develop 7. Deposition of cholesterol in the
symptoms - and in some cases - the circulatory system
same diseases as a smoker, such as
lung cancer and emphysema.
8. Stiffening of artery walls
One can also be protected by getting
flu and pneumonia immunizations.
Influenza outbreaks can wreak havoc 9. Increase in blood pressure
on the healthy and for respiratory
patients, not getting immunized can 10. Increase in heart rate
be even worse for lung health. The
American Association for Respira- 11. Lack of oxygen to the heart and
tory Care recommends that everyone other muscles
receive a flu shot after Oct. 24.
The most important and easiest 12. Increase in the risk of stroke
thing that an individual can do to de-
velop and maintain a healthy respira- 13. Blood clots
tory system is exercise.
“Endurance exercise, walking, bi- 14. Heartburn
cycling and other sustained activity is
very beneficial,” Dr. Ted Webb, M.D.
15. Increased risk of peptic ulcer
said. “It is one of the best things that
a person can do to keep their lungs
healthy other than not smoking.” 16. Increase in risk of gall bladder
jhsitton@cox.net disease
cabulary and grammar workshops the kids, giving parents the chance
will be offered from 9 a.m.–12:00 to get much needed holiday shop-
p.m. The afternoon workshop will ping done. Each of the sessions
cover math and reading from 1-4 will run from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at a
p.m. cost of $20.
The classes are all taught by “The senior adult classes are
experienced secondary or college offered during the day and adult
instructors at a cost of $15 for each classes are during the evenings,”
three-hour workshop. said Skoch. “The youth program
The Continuing Education pro- was originally only offered in the
gram is also offering programs to summer, but now we have pro-
community youth through the Kid’s grams during the fall and spring
College Program. The program is as well.”
featuring two upcoming “Parent’s For more information or to obtain
Day Out” events for ages 5-12. The a brochure of classes, contact the
events are Saturday, Nov. 19 and
Saturday, Dec. 10. The events will
Continuing Education Division at
733-7392.
feature holiday crafts and pizza for jhsitton@cox.net
DOWN
41 Old-style poetry
2 Comic Sandler 42 Paavo the Flying Finn
3 Rick’s flame in “Casablanca” 44 Tolerates
4 Aspin or Brown 45 Segregated housing
46 Strait off New Guinea
6 Gold bars, e.g. 49 Grew older
50 Mouselike rodent
8 Patriotic grp. 51 Ken or Lena
9 Psychic letters 52 Noodle
10 Debater 53 Mary Kay rival
11 Told a whopper 54 Nautilus captain
12 Highly excited 55 Increased
13 Having all one’s marbles 57 SE Asian war
18 “Maria __” 58 Baseball stat
19 Lead-in 59 UFO passengers
23 Old money in Milan
24 Importunes for payment
25 Assistant
26 Ensign
27 Highway parts
28 Canadian territory
29 Actor Aidan
30 Discharge
31 Within the rules
35 Sleeper spy
37 Passes
38 “Exodus” writer
39 “Doctor Zhivago” role
Oct. 28, 2005
15th Street News Voices Page 5

Concerns expressed over possibility of excessive gambling addictions

Erin Waltman
Editor in Chief
With the inception of the new Oklahoma
Lottery Oct. 12 (see story below), Okla-
homans have flocked in huge numbers to
gamble on their chance to win big money.
Many people lined up at 5 a.m. to purchase
the instant scratch-off tickets available for
hopeful gamblers. And while the money
is going to a worthwhile cause – support-
ing improvements and enhancements for
pre-kindergarten to higher education – the
question needs to be asked: are we setting
ourselves up for a serious problem?
Gambling is exciting, as many people can
testify. There is a thrill in putting money
down and knowing that there is a small
chance of you making your investment
back a hundred times over.
The problem arises when people do not
know when to stop gambling.
Addiction is defined in the American
Heritage Dictionary as “the condition of
being habitually or compulsively occupied
with or involved in something.”
Gambling addiction – like all addictions
– can start small. It may seem unlikely that
someone would become dangerously ad-
dicted to scratch-off tickets, but for some
people, any small opening is all they need
to become mired.
It could be argued that anyone with the
likelihood of becoming addicted to gam-
bling would already have done so at one of
the casinos available in the state. However,
many of those casinos are not readily avail-
able – driving two hours to play slots is not
the same as walking five minutes to a gas
station to buy $15 of scratch-off tickets.
With games available for $1, $2 and $5,
gamblers could very easily end up spend-
ing way more money than they originally
intended. Putting down $7 a week for a $1
ticket each day could quickly multiply into
putting down $28 a week for four $1 tickets
or $30 a week for six days of $5 tickets.
It can be surprisingly easy to put down
larger amounts of money on a gamble, espe-
cially when you reassure yourself each time
that surely you will win big this time.
While the Oklahoma Lottery will be put-
ting a portion of their profits toward sup-
porting those with gambling addictions, that
does not change the fact that they are also
promoting the addictions by making gam-
bling more readily available to everyone.
Taken with a pinch of caution, the Okla-
homa Lottery could be a huge boon for the
state. However, it could just as easily spi-
ral into something dangerous. Be cautious
– bridge ahead. Watch out for trolls.
ewaltman@rose.edu

CAMPUS CHAT By Scott Evenson

Counseling Tip #8
Listen to regret without ever thinking. Use it as a
springboard to take action and enhance our lives.

Contact the RSC counselors at 733-7373 for free

confidential assistance.

Full name: Hilda

Martinez Full name: Jeanie
Full name: Brandon Cavett Full name: John
Title/Major: Pre- Reyes Wood
Education Title/Major: Coor-

Hobbies: Gardening
When did you first
start at Rose State?
2002
What are your best
moments while at-
tending/working at
RSC? My best mo-
ments at RSC have
been getting to know
other students and
professor around
campus.
Title/Major: Radiol-
ogy
Hobbies: Hanging
out with friends and
family
When did you first
start at Rose State?
August 2005
What are your best
moments while at-
tending/working at
RSC? My best mo-
ments at RSC have
been when I would go
dinator of Reference
Services-in the LRC
Title/Major: Assistant
professor of political
science
Hobbies: Crocheting,
reading, and camping Hobbies: Running,
reading, camping, and
When did you first hiking
start at Rose State?
September 1997 What are your best
moments while at-
What are your best tending/working at
moments while at- RSC? My best mo-
tending/working at ment at RSC is being
RSC? My best mo- able to get to know
ments at RSC have the other faculty
been helping the members and the stu-
faculty, staff, and stu- dents that attend my
Oklahoma Lottery to benefit education
Johnna Ray Fund.
News Editor More than half of the money collected
Tuition grants, loans and scholarships from ticket sales will be awarded as prizes,
for colleges and universities accredited by while 12 percent will pay for operations and
the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher vendors fees. The remaining 6 percent will
Education are expected to receive assistance be given to retailers.
through a percentage of the Oklahoma Lot- The Lottery Web site said that a federal
tery net proceeds. W2-G form will be issued to each winner of
In April 2003, the Oklahoma legislature $600 or more and that all, applicable state and
passed House Bill 1278 and Senate Joint federal taxes will be automatically held from
Resolution 22 creating the Oklahoma Edu- prizes of $5,000 or more.
cation Lottery Act and the Oklahoma Educa- In the event of unclaimed prize money,
tion Lottery Trust Fund. On Nov. 2, 2004, the Department of Mental Health and Sub-
Oklahoma voters showed their acceptance stance Abuse Services will receive the first
of the Lottery by approving State Questions $500,000 for educational programs and

to the Rose Café’ to
play Ping-Pong.
dents find resources
to help them in their
research.
classes. I am also en-
joying becoming ac-
customed to the RSC
campus.
“
705 and 706. treatments of compulsive gambling and re-
The lottery began Oct. 12 at 5:01 a.m. with lated disorders. After this amount, any addi-
four styles of instant scratch-off tickets. Tick- tional unclaimed prize money will be placed
ets sell for $1, $2 back into the prize
It’s a really good thing

”
and $5 with odds pool for promotions
of winning listed or future prizes.
Political Scribbles by Erica Nichols
on the back of each.
The Oklahoma Lot-
if the money goes for “It’s a really good
thing if the
tery Web site reported
educational purposes. money goes
sales exceeding $2.2 Nancy Moore, for educational
million in the first 10 Criminal Justice major purposes,” crimi-
hours the tickets be- nal justice major
came available. Nancy Moore said.
“It’s pretty exciting “People go to ca-
that Oklahoma finally has [a lottery],” Marcy sinos without a problem, so this should
Vaught, multimedia for the Web major said. be OK, too. Why not use the money for
“If I won the big money, my husband and I education?”
would buy a home, set up my Web business Beginning on Nov. 10, Pick 3 players will
and then travel.” be able to select one number from each of
For the convenience of those who opt to three zero-nine sets. Drawings for the Pick
play and are at least 18 years old, retailers 3 will be held daily. KOKH Fox/WB was
carrying the tickets display the Lottery logo selected as the “Official Drawing Station”
on their windows. in Sept. 2005, according to the Lottery Web
The Oklahoma Lottery Commission is to site.
transfer 30 percent of all net proceeds from The multi-state jackpot lottery - beginning
ticket sales to the Trust Fund - managed by at $15 million - will be made available to
the Office of the State Treasury - at least Oklahoma players on Jan. 14, 2006. Play-
every three months. The Office of the State ers will choose five white balls and one
Treasury will then set apart 13.5 percent of red ball for numbers used in this lottery
the net proceeds for Higher Education and and a televised selection of winners will be
13.5 percent for kindergarten through grade available.
12 public education. For more information, call the Lottery
Additional proceeds used for education will Player’s Hotline at 1-888-PLAYOLC or
be awarded to the School Consolidation and visit the Lottery Web site at www.lottery.
Assistance Fund and the Teacher’s Retire- ok.gov.
ment System Dedicated Revenue Revolving jray@rose.edu

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15th Street News

The Deceptive Cadence seeks local support Aries March 21-April 19... This week, you
should re-enact “Titanic” using nothing but

Heath Sitton
Assistant Editor
In past issues I have
stressed the importance of
going to shows to support
local bands.
Indeed, local music cannot
survive without an interac-
tive audience.
There are incredible shows
going on that have taken
place recently and there are
some great shows that are
on the horizon for the metro
area.
Chimaira was formed in
1998 in Cleveland, Ohio.
The sextet derived their
name from a certain feared
monster in ancient Greek
mythology.
The band’s mixture of hard-
core, metal and electronics
has proved to be a great hit
and they are currently tour-
ing to support the release of
their third
major al-
bum on
Roadrun-
been together for close to a
year now.
Their name is derived from
how their music is not exact-
ly what you would expect to
hear out of a metal band.
The band changes times,
styles, tempos and can be
considerably mellow as well
as completely aggressive.
An actual deceptive ca-
dence is
an ending
to a piece
The Music of music
H
said. “We are very excited.
The band is required to sell bunnies. Also, try to keep it under 30 seconds.
a number of tickets to be
able to play at the show. Taurus April 20-May 20... Your life this week
Their tickets are on sale for will be wonderful! You may not think so, but
$15 and they can be contacted
at deceptiverock@sbcglobal.
just look at the bum downtown – compared to his life,
net. yours is golden.
Tickets are also on sale at
Up In Smoke and all area
Homeland Stores.
You can order tickets on-
o
Gemini May 21- June 20... Live enough of
what you want to do in life so there will be no
line at www.dcfconcerts.com
room left for feeling bad. That is a little hard to under-
or charge by phone at (800) stand, I know, but I do not feel like being any more clear
511-1552. this week. Next week also does not look too good.

Bricktown Live is an
amazing venue to attend a
show. The sound is great,
the drinks are good and the
atmosphere is pleasing.
A great show for music
lovers will be taking place
there Nov. 2.
Chimaira, one of today’s
most well respected bands
among the heavy music
community, will be playing
Bricktown Live with Under-
cast, Blank Stare and The
Deceptive Cadence.
ner Re-
cords.
If you
are interested in support-
ing local music, this is your
chance.
The Deceptive Cadence is
a local experimental metal
band from Moore, Okla.
The members consist of
vocalist Joseph Siler, gui-
tarist Brandon Roll, bassist
Adam Gagnon and drummer
Craig Shook.
The Deceptive Cadence has
that ends
Stand on an un-
expected,
yet pleasingly struck chord.
It catches your attention
because it is an unanticipated
change.
Therefore, their name suits
them and the playing style
in regard to how it grabs the
audience’s attention.
“This show is a big break
for The Deceptive Cadence,”
liberal arts recording major
and drummer Craig Shook
r
I encourage everyone to do
the right thing and purchase Cancer June 21-July 22... You will meet some
tickets for the show to sup-
port this local band.
new and interesting people this week, and they
I would recommend anyone shall always cherish the initial misconceptions they
who enjoys good music to at- had of you.
tend this show.
You can check out some Leo July 23-August 22... You are actually
more information about The
Deceptive Cadence and hear
their melodically driven cha-
os by visiting their profile
o
much more attractive than people give you
credit for. And I am fairly certain that is not just the
prescription pain medicine talking.
at www.myspace.com/thede-
ceptivecadence. Virgo August 23-September 22... It is going to
jhsitton@cox.net
be one of those weeks. You know, the weeks

How to... s
that make you wonder where you left your brain. Check
back next week and we will let you know if we find it.

Starting a club explained to interested students
Shannon Hoverson
Assignment Editor
Student clubs are a main-
stay of college life and there
is a diversity available to
choose from at RSC. The
Below is a list of what needs
to be done when starting a
new club:
• Student clubs should
get the names of in-
terested students
• The Office of Stu-
Libra September 23-October 22... Dear Li-
of the club and the in direct competition with bra, I have told you multiple times not to trust
membership require- the RSC Bookstore or food strangers. And, really, do people get any stranger than
ments.
dent Activities will
help the club to find
service.
All meetings for the dif-
ferent clubs are on a master
calendar that is maintained
c
you? Take some time off this week to not trust your-
self; you might enjoy the experience.

question is, how to start a with full contact in- a meeting place and by the Office of Student Ac- Scorpio October 23-November 21... You can
new club? formation. then place the meet- tivities, this will aide in the tell a lot about a person when you know what
To start a new club is • The club is required ings on the activities scheduling of meetings for a makes them laugh. For example, if the person laughs at

fairly easy to do, once the
steps are known. First, ap-
plications for beginning a
new student club may be
obtained from the Office
of Student Activities at the
Student Center Information
Desk. Organization charters
must receive the approval
of the Director of Student
Activities, Vice President
for Student Affairs and the
President of Rose State Col-
lege.
o
to make an attempt calendar. new club.
mimes, then you know they are a hopeless case.
to locate at least one Once approval has been Starting a new club is an
faculty advisor. The granted, the club must sub- easy process and students
Office of Student mit a formal constitution to who have a special inter- Sagittarius November 22-December 21... Why
Activities will help the Director of Student Ac- est should consider starting bother to live an unhappy life? Instead, learn to
if difficulties are en- tivities. their own club if RSC does laugh at your own misfortune – that is, when you are
countered. All clubs are responsible not offer one that covers that
not laughing at others’ misfortunes.
• The prospective club for raising their own funds activity.
must present the list
of interested stu-
dents to the Office
of Student Activities
but they are not to get any
money through soliciting
advertisement, door-to-door
sales or raffles.
For more information
about student clubs contact
the Office of Student Activi-
ties or go to the RSC Web
p
Capricorn December 22-January 19... It is
said that “the journey of a thousand miles be-
gins with a single step,” so opt to remain sitting this
along with a state- Clubs should not sell any site at www.rose.edu.
week and avoid a long trip you do not really want to
ment of the purpose items that would put them SH0251835@rose.edu
take.

e
Every new club must submit a formal constitution to the Director of Student
Activities. The constitution should have the following: Aquarius January 20-February 18... Forget
⇒ Official time about horoscopes and fortunes this week. In-
⇒ Purpose stead, try showing for something when you said you
⇒ Listing of at least one regular meeting per month would – it will be a new and interesting experience for
⇒ Offices and duties of each officer you.
⇒ Election procedures

⇒ Requirements for membership
⇒ Procedure for amending the constitution
*Information courtesy of the RSC Web site (www.rose.edu).
Cage’s newest movie “The Weather Man” amuses columnist, provides strange slice-of-life
Bryan Trude that the most successful people seem to be
Sports Editor the least qualified.
Did you miss me? Behind the scenes, Spritz leads a very
As for my request for feedback consider- mixed life. He is trying desperately to get
ing the Podcast, my replies totaled precisely a job opening as the weatherman on “Hello
zero, so I believe it is safe to say that it was America with Bryant Gumbel” – who, inci-
a bad idea. dentally, really did provide cameos alongside
Over the fall break, I was able to see quite chic chef Wolfgang Puck
a number of movies – although there were as themselves. Also, if
sadly few Pepsi vendors at our local theatres you cannot figure out
– and I had to select one movie to submit for that “Hello America” is
this week’s offering to the gods of film. a thinly veiled parody of
So I pulled a name out of a hat. Yes, it is the septic festival “Good
cliché; bite me. Morning America,” then
“The Weather Man,” the collective worm you need to watch more
baby of Paramount Studios, director Gore television.
Verbinski and writer Steve Conrad, follows The problem is with Spritz is that people
the adventures of inattentive loser David just do not seem to like him, and he makes
Spritz (Nicolas Cage) who just cannot seem a point to mention he gets hit with fast food
to have anything go right for him. a lot. When I say a lot, I mean a soft taco,
Now, Mr. Spritz is a smarmy weatherman chicken nuggets, a Wendy’s Frosty, a Big
for a Chicago television station who knows Gulp and a McDonalds Apple Pie graces his
precisely squat about even the basics of me- face, and that’s just for starters.
teorology, which makes a very strong case His personal life is not too hot either. He is
s
Pisces February 19-March 20... Most people
find you to be strange and off-putting. Good
work! Keep it up and hopefully you will not be both-
ered by anyone this week.
separated from his family – which consists of ing at targets when she wants to shoot living
hot wife Noreen (Hope Davis), creepy kid in- things, beat the snot out of the pervert coun-
carnate Shelly (Gemmenne de la Pena) whose selor when he puts the moves on his son and
nickname is “Camel Toe” and misguided slap his wife’s suitor (Michael Rispoli) with
Mike (Nicholas Hoult) who is having … a leather glove like some medieval pansy.
problems with his court-appointed counselor Throughout the movie, the internal work-
Don (Gil Bellows) who just happens to be a ings of Spritz’s mind is splattered out for
homosexual pedophile. the audience at regular intervals by use of
Attention patrons, if a Shakesperian interior monologue. This
you were looking to aspect is probably used a little too much,
Reel board the train for con- since the movie is just as powerful without
venient plot device, it the little hints that Cage feeds the audience
Talk just left the station. on what he’s thinking, especially when he is
As if things were at Caine’s living funeral and he is about to
not bad enough for ol’ shoot Rispoli with an arrow.
Spritzy, his father Robert (the supreme Mi- This is a simultaneously hilarious and
chael Caine), a Pulitzer prize-winning author, touching look at the father-son relationship,
is dying of lymphoma. and a good lesson on how things do not work
Oh yes, Spritz’s life is just super. out as you want them to and that professional
So, what is a well-adjusted man to do? success does not mean personal success.
Why, develop a sexual appetite for plump, Also, it teaches us that people will not
lederhosen-wearing beer girls, try to win his throw things at you if you just carry a bow
wife back by cursing every three sentences, and arrow set everywhere you go.
take up archery, take his daughter bow shoot- btrude@rose.edu

Rose-Colored Glasses
Comic
by Erin Waltman
Corner